Ramadan: (part 5) – Breaking the Fast
Sahl bin Sa’d narrated that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: “The people will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.” (Sahih) What to say: “The thirst has gone and the veins...
View ArticleRamadan: (part 4) – Sahur (pre-dawn meal)
Anas bin Malik narrate that the Messeger of Allah (pbuh) said: “Partake of Sahur, for indeed there is a blessing in the Sahur.” (Sahih) Ali bin Talq narrated that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said:...
View ArticleRamadan: (part 3) – The Wisdom and Numerous Benefits of Fasting
1. Fasting is an act of worship which brings the slave closer to his Lord, by abandoning the things which he loves, such as food, drink and sex, in order to attain the pleasure of his Lord and achieve...
View ArticleRamadan: (part 2) – Fasting
“O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).” (Qur’an 2:183) Abu Hurairah narrated...
View ArticleRamadan: (part 1)
May Allah (swt) grant us the best ability to increase in good deeds and in righteousness that would warrant admission to Paradise, and make us eligible for Allah’s Mercy, and forgiveness during this...
View ArticleRamadan: Fast Six Days of Shawwal After Ramadan
Fasting Six Days of Shawwal After Ramadan: ‘Like Fasting The Entire Year’ Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and...
View ArticleJuan Williams: NPR analyst fired over Muslim comment
“Look, Bill, when I get on the plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I...
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